Westinghouse Career Academy High School serves 455 students in grades 10-12.
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 10-12
Total Students
455 students
Total Classroom Teachers (06-07)
17 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
14:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
6%
Hispanic
1%
27%
Black
99%
17%
White
n/a
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
93%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Westinghouse Career Academy High School?
455 students attend Westinghouse Career Academy High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
99% of Westinghouse Career Academy High School students are Black, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What grades does Westinghouse Career Academy High School offer ?
Westinghouse Career Academy High School offers enrollment in grades 10-12
What school district is Westinghouse Career Academy High School part of?
Westinghouse Career Academy High School is part of City Of Chicago School District 299.
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